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The Motor Car in the Garage, and Maize-Crusher on the right, c1908, (1909)
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The Motor Car in the Garage, and Maize-Crusher on the right, c1908, (1909)
The Motor Car in the Garage, and Maize-Crusher on the right, c1908, (1909). Specially adapted car which was used to establish two supply depots. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, 1907-1909, he and three companions established a new record, Farthest South latitude at 88° S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles, or 180 km) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in the Antarctic. Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for these achievements. He died during his third and last oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition, aged 47. Illustration from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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This print captures a significant moment in the life of renowned Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton. Taken during his second expedition to the Antarctic from 1907 to 1909, it showcases a specially adapted motor car parked inside a garage, with a maize-crusher on the right. Shackleton's team used this unique vehicle to establish two supply depots, aiding their exploration efforts in this harsh and unforgiving environment. The image exemplifies the innovative spirit and determination that characterized Shackleton's expeditions. During this particular expedition, Shackleton and three companions achieved an incredible feat by reaching the Farthest South latitude at 88° S. This remarkable accomplishment brought them within just 97 geographical miles of the elusive South Pole – the largest advance ever made towards it at that time. In addition to their record-breaking achievement, members of Shackleton's team also conquered Mount Erebus, one of Antarctica's most active volcanoes. These extraordinary accomplishments led King Edward VII to knight Shackleton for his contributions to exploration. Tragically, Ernest Shackleton met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition at the age of 47. However, his legacy as one of history's greatest explorers lives on through captivating images like this one captured in "The Heart of the Antarctic" by E. H. Shackleton. This photograph serves as a testament not only to Shackleton's indomitable spirit but also highlights early advancements in road transport machinery during the early 20th century.
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